Complete Examinations Of Small Intestine Using New Product
June 2, 2009 5:32 am | News | CommentsCHICAGO, May 29 /PRNewswire/ -- Spirus Medical, Inc. ( www.spirusmed.com ), a developer of diagnostic and therapeutic advancement systems for gastroenterology, urology and gynecology, announced that physicians using its Endo-Ease™ line of devices have performed complete examinations of the small intestine, or pan-endoscopy.
LISTED UNDER: Flexible EndoscopesMultiple Instrument Access Port
May 22, 2009 11:09 am | Covidien | Product Releases | CommentsThe Surgical Devices business unit of Covidien introduces the SILS Port Multiple Instrument Access Port for laparoscopic surgeries through a single incision. The port is a single, flexible port that may be fitted through a small incision in the umbilicus, offering: A resulting single “hidden scar” a cosmetic advance over the multiple visible scars associated with standard multi-port laparoscopy.
LISTED UNDER: Entry PortsBrain Access System
September 15, 2008 6:21 am | Vycor Medical Inc. | Product Releases | Comments? The ViewSite™ Brain Access System provides excellent surgical access to the operative site, allows for superior binocular vision of the surgical area, distributes the brain evenly upon insertion allowing a seamless entry to the target and eliminates the need to pull the brain tissue in any one direction.
LISTED UNDER: Entry PortsFlexible Video Cystoscope
July 14, 2008 8:15 am | Karl Storz Endoscopy-America, Inc. | Product Releases | CommentsThis new Flexible Video Cystoscope offers the versatility of a flexible endoscope and the advantages of advanced distal chip technology. Based on proven charge-coupled device (CCD) technology, the cystoscope provides the superior image quality that traditionally has been available only with rigid endoscopes and delivers a number of key features and enhanced functionality to office-based and hospital urologists.
LISTED UNDER: Flexible EndoscopesLED-Illuminated Nasopharyngoscope
June 16, 2008 1:11 pm | Optim Incorporated | Product Releases | CommentsThe ENTity™ NasoView is a flexible, LED-illuminated nasopharyngoscope with a self-contained, patented LED Light Engine that frees the physician from the “tug” of light guides, external light sources and the need for AC wall power, delivering optimal portability and ease of use. The compact, ergonomically-designed flexible endoscope can be coupled to any standard video camera system and comes with a thrss-year warranty on the LED-Light Engine, to provide a lower cost of ownership than conventional scopes.
LISTED UNDER: Flexible EndoscopesFlexible Videoendoscopes for GI Procedures
January 14, 2008 5:27 am | Karl Storz Endoscopy-America, Inc. | Product Releases | CommentsThese Flexible Videoendoscopes for laparoscopic GI procedures are optimized for applications ranging from bariatric surgery to Nissen fundoplications. Easy-to-operate controls and enhanced viewing capabilities are combined with four-way angulation to give surgeons a more complete view during demanding GI surgeries.
LISTED UNDER: Flexible EndoscopesAutoclavable Endoscopes
October 11, 2007 11:31 am | Spectrum Surgical Instruments Corp. | Product Releases | CommentsMade from German surgical stainless steel, Spectrum’s line of rigid endoscopes offers optimal illumination, high resolution and brilliant image quality. These scopes are made with extremely durable tubing and employ sapphire lenses at the proximal and distal ends to prevent scratching caused by shavers and instruments.
LISTED UNDER: Rigid EndoscopesVideoendoscopes for GI Surgery
January 12, 2007 9:59 am | Karl Storz Endoscopy-America, Inc. | Product Releases | CommentsThe new Flexible Videoendoscopes are specifically designed for gastrointestinal surgical procedures. In the OR, these videoendoscopes provide superior image quality while extending system functionality and enhancing the capabilities of GI surgeons. The scopes offer improved depth of field and high-resolution true color images, as well as easy-to-operate controls and enhanced viewing capabilities.
LISTED UNDER: Video EndoscopesDigital Flexible Ureteroscope
January 12, 2007 9:59 am | Gyrus Acmi | Product Releases | CommentsThe Invisio® digital visualization technology platform has been enhanced with the release of the new DUR®-D Digital Flexible Ureteroscope. The DUR-D Ureteroscope provides a significantly larger image with superior clarity. Featuring a patented, ultra-miniature CMOS distal imaging sensor and a built-in, cool LED light source, the DUR-D Ureteroscope delivers freedom from bulky external accessories.
LISTED UNDER: Video EndoscopesRigid Telescopes
June 15, 2006 5:44 am | Karl Storz Endoscopy-America, Inc. | Product Releases | CommentsThe Hopkins® II 5-mm telescope offers improved optics and a larger number of fibers to deliver significantly increased brightness and enhanced image quality. A new double-lumen stainless-steel shaft makes the 5-mm telescope significantly more durable, which can help reduce repair costs. Advantages of the 5-mm telescopes include distortion-free images, sapphire lenses for autoclavability and scratch resistance, clear images through the entire depth of field, and a 5.
LISTED UNDER: Rigid EndoscopesAll-Digital Flexible Endoscope
February 9, 2006 4:29 am | Acmi/Circon | Product Releases | CommentsThe all-digital Invisio Flexible CystoNephroscope (ICN) provides seven times better resolution, simplicity of use, and lower total cost of ownership versus traditional fiber optic endoscopes. Instead of fiber optic image bundles, large eyepieces, snap-on cameras and high intensity light sources, as found in conventional endoscopes, the ICN employs a proprietary ultra-miniature digital video sensor at the tip of the endoscope and built-in LEDs for illumination.
LISTED UNDER: Flexible EndoscopesDeflectable Tip Videoscope
October 12, 2005 2:20 pm | Olympus | Product Releases | CommentsThe LTF-VP is an advanced 5-mm diameter deflectable tip videoscope. With a 5-mm outer diameter and flexible tip incorporating 4 way 100 degree angulation, the LTF-VP video laparoscope saves surgery time by eliminating the need to change scopes for entry via different ports or to change direction of view.
LISTED UNDER: Video Endoscopes

